Veneers are very popular and they do create amazing aesthetics, but they are not always the best option for every patient. Veneers can be expensive and often, there are less invasive treatments that may be more beneficial. One treatment that we often recommend for patients who need minor repair or aesthetic work is cosmetic bonding.
What is cosmetic bonding?
Cosmetic bonding, also known as dental or composite bonding, is a cosmetic procedure, which presents a more affordable and quicker alternative to veneers. Bonding is usually completed within an hour and there is no pain involved, so patients don’t have to worry about injections or leaving the clinic with that horrible numb feeling.
Bonding is a great solution for chipped and worn teeth and it can also be a really effective choice for patients who have a gap between their teeth. With bonding, your dentist makes tiny changes to individual teeth, which have a significant impact on the look of the smile.
What happens during the procedure?
Cosmetic bonding involves using dental composite, a versatile, tooth-coloured material, to carry out minor repairs and aesthetic changes to individual teeth. Composite has a similar consistency to putty and this means that it can be shaped and modified to fit in gaps, repair chipped teeth and to build-up and smooth out uneven surfaces. Once the composite is in the right place, your dentist will then set it using a curing light; this takes just a few seconds and all you have to do is pop on a pair of protective glasses.
Bonding usually takes around one hour and the results will be there to see and enjoy immediately.
If you’re looking for a fast, affordable and completely painless solution for chips and wear and tear and you dream of a beautiful smile, bonding could be just the ticket!
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